MOUNT ATHOS SILVER AND CARVED BOXWOOD CROSS
poss. Serbian, 18th c. or earlier
front and reverse each with six finely carved boxwood panels depicting Christ and various figures; the cross is framed in silver with applied silver floral and leaf adornments (traces of gilt wash);
each side inset with four red glass beads; 4" h; 3.25"w; .5"d
Prov. George Subkoff. For similar examples see the Victoria and Albert publication, 1980, 'Masterpieces of Serbian Goldsmith's Work, 13th -18th c.'
Mount Athos, a peninsula in Northern Greece is known for its Christian monastic traditions as far back as 800 A.D. At present it remains a monastic community of the Eastern Orthodox Church consisting of 20 monasteries housing monks from Greece, Russia, Serbia, and other neighboring countries. Women and most female animals are banned.
Hole in bottom of cross indicates it was mounted and meant to be viewed on both sides.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Realized: $2,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.
Lot 26 : MOUNT ATHOS SILVER AND CARVED BOXWOOD CROSS
Click on image to enlarge, then click on right or left side of image to view slideshow.